Florida Trucking Association Inc

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 31, 2012

Signed

Nov 14, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.3

Gross Receipts

$898,415

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Annual membership conference - this event is the largest and most prominent educational forum held by the association on an annual basis. The conference provides a unique opportunity for more than 200 leaders from florida's trucking industry to assemble and take advantage of the opportunity to learn about important issues affecting florida's trucking and transportation industry. The mission of the conference is to recharge the members and help them prepare to meet the many challenges, as well as opportunities, that lie ahead for the trucking industry. Fta educational institute - this one day meeting provided educational programs covering safety issues, regulatory updates, legal updates, and technical training for fta members in a professional networking environment.

Activity 3

Safety management council (smc) - safety is paramount in the business of trucking in florida, making highway and driver safety a top priority of the organization's safety management council. The council is made up of safety professionals from the organization's member companies. The council's primary goal is simple: make trucking in florida safe. The smc offers a wide range of programs to increase industry and public awareness of the importance of trucking safety in the state. The smc has regularly scheduled meetings which include presentations and key discussions on critically important safety issues and the sharing of best practices. The council supports annual awards events that honor and recognize safety professionals of the organization's member companies. Important smc activities and programs include the florida professional truck driving championships, driver of the year, no-zone/share the road, and voluntary roadside inspections, all supported by the organization's safety professionals. Smc works closely with the various regulatory agencies in florida and nationwide, and has been recognized by the federal highway administration for its efforts to increase safety levels in florida. Technology & maintenance council (tmc) - the maintenance and servicing of equipment are important to safe trucking operations. The tmc focuses on professional development of service technicians and managers through various in-depth training opportunities and skills competitions.

Filer

EIN

59-0248607